Algebra 1

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133500403
ISBN 13: 978-0-13350-040-0

Chapter 12 - Data Analysis and Probability - 12-3 Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion - Lesson Check - Page 730: 6

Answer

The range of a data set is increased by an outlier.

Work Step by Step

If there is an outlier, the range is increased, which would not be a representative description of the data set.
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